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This Glittering Ball of Stars Is 160,000 Light-Years Away –

Dr AF Saeed Dr AF Saeed 14th July 2025

Hubble’s razor-sharp view of NGC 1786, a globular cluster in the Large Magellanic Cloud, lets astronomers peer 160,000 light-years back to study some of the universe’s oldest stars. By comparing these ancient stellar time capsules Read More

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A Solar System Is Born: Planet-Forming “Pebbles” Detected Around Two

Dr AF Saeed Dr AF Saeed 12th July 2025

Centimeter-sized pebbles have been detected in protoplanetary discs using e‑MERLIN, filling in a critical phase of planet formation. These findings point toward the birthplaces of future planetary systems. A new window into the early Read More

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Astronomers Discover Hidden Earth-Like Worlds Orbiting Nearby Dwarf Stars

Dr AF Saeed Dr AF Saeed 2nd July 2025

Studies of 15 M-type stars have revealed new insights into the potential presence of exoplanets. A new study led by astronomers at Heidelberg University reveals that Earth-like planets may be much more common than we thought, Read More